The Gordon Family Charitable Fund
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $220K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: The Gordon Family Charitable Fund gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,550
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,364
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $220,052
- +2938.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gordon Family Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way ($8K). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gordon Family Charitable Fund gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way San Antonio, TX | General | $7,500 |
| City Year Inc San Antonio, TX | General | $750 |
| San Antonio Jewish Senior Services San Antonio, TX | General | $500 |
| The Doseum San Antonio, TX | General | $500 |
| Birthright Isreal Foundation New York, NY | General | $100 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General | $100 |
| Hillel Washington, DC | General | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,052 | $222,517 | $9,707 | $9,550 | 7 | $9,550 | $20,685 | $13,984 |
| 2023 | $7,242 | $5,009 | $7,200 | $6,250 | 6 | $6,250 | $4,059 | $5,301 |
| 2022 | $9,433 | $3,103 | $5,350 | $4,500 | 5 | $4,500 | $2,253 | $5,088 |
| 2021 | $11,680 | $10,002 | $7,681 | $6,750 | 7 | $6,750 | $9,071 | $4,620 |
| 2020 | $9,359 | $6,662 | $4,830 | $4,000 | 9 | — | $5,832 | $4,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon Family Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jayne Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Gordon Family Charitable Fund
How much does The Gordon Family Charitable Fund give each year?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,364, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gordon Family Charitable Fund give grants?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gordon Family Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include United Way ($7,500), City Year Inc ($750) and San Antonio Jewish Senior Services ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon Family Charitable Fund?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's EIN?
The Gordon Family Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3832852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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